Kyle Busch Gives Wife Props For ‘Inches’ Roast, ‘She Played That Well’

NASCAR star Kyle Busch is giving credit score the place it is due … telling TMZ Sports activities he can solely applaud his spouse, Samantha, for ruthlessly trolling him over “inches” final week.

In case you missed it — one of many closest finishes in NASCAR historical past went down within the Ambetter Well being 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway final Sunday … with Busch, Daniel Suarez and Ryan Blaney being neck and neck (and neck) proper up till the checkered flag.

The 2015 and 2019 Cup Collection champion addressed his third-place end after the race — going to Instagram and admitting he “Needed a couple inches📏” with a view to come out on prime … to which Samantha hit him with a sick burn.

“I’ve been telling you that for almost 20 years 😜” Sam wrote within the feedback.

OUCH!!!

We caught up with Busch this week and requested about his spouse’s pleasant jab … and even he is admitting she acquired him good.

“I think I left the door wide open for those sorts of comments with how I scripted my text underneath my post, so she played that well.”

As for the precise race, Busch broke down the “chess game” he was attempting to execute within the remaining laps … and the way Suarez was ready to make use of his personal technique in opposition to him.

However, all issues thought of, the motive force of the No. 8 automobile mentioned he was capable of maintain his composure ultimately (per common) … and is thrilled they have been all capable of cross the end line with out crashing.